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 Committees and Special Interest Groups

Committee involvement provides members with enhanced networking opportunities, skill growth and a broader interface with the bioscience industry in Oregon. OBA offers volunteer opportunities for people at all professional levels within the bio-community. Lend your valuable experience to any number of OBA committees or event planning teams and show your active support for OBA and the bioscience community in Oregon. You can make a difference by donating time and energy to OBA.

As an OBA volunteer you can:

  • Enrich your professional development as well as that of others.
  • Explore career and personal interests.
  • Earn great recommendations for future employment or educational opportunities.
  • Develop marketable job skills.
  • Build your resume.
  • Enrich your education.
  • Make new friends.
  • Uncover hidden skills and talents.
  • Increase your self-confidence.
  • Have fun.
  • And most of all, make a difference!

OBA's committees and SIGs are made up of OBA members and provide individuals with opportunities to gain practical, technical and business-related knowledge in specific subject areas through regular public programs. The formats vary between case study presentations, panels of presenters and individual speakers. There is always an opportunity for interactive Q & A with every program. Please see our Calendar of Events for a schedule of programs and easy online registration. Seize this opportunity to exchange valuable information and ideas with others, while developing professional connections and making friends in the industry.

Current committees include: (All links to their respective committee page)

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